Spring Break
Ram Republic raises voice
Aaron Hedge
Issue date: 10/9/07 Section: News
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Bobby Carson, editor in chief of the new monthly student publication The Ram Republic, transferred to CSU from the University of Minnesota, where he said the idea of a conservative student-run publication took root.
"It's not something you see every day, especially on a college campus," Carson said.
The first issue is an opinion-based newsletter and featured columns by several student columnists, former Congress Republican Bob Beauprez, state house representative Jerry Sonnenberg (Fort Collins) and Larimer County GOP Chairman Ed Haynes.
Carson, a senior political science major from Fort Collins, said there has been overwhelming support for the Republic since it debuted on campus.
"I've been inundated with emails today" from prospective writers, Carson said. "We've received a ton … of tangible and intangible support."
The first issue was funded by advertising dollars and Carson's own pocket. Carson paid for about 35 percent of the first printing.
But the publication will be receiving a $750 grant from the Leadership Institute, a higher education group that supports conservative efforts among college students. The institute's support will help pay for the next few printings of the Republic.
Carson said that the institute, based out of Arlington, VA., sees what he calls a liberal bias in the media as a worldwide problem.
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Max
posted 10/09/07 @ 3:23 AM MST
I am glad to hear that McSwane & company will be given a little competition.
Adam
posted 10/09/07 @ 4:28 AM MST
I wonder who their Alan Colmes is going to be. Or will they even pretend to have anything but a conservative slant?
ALUM'01
posted 10/09/07 @ 8:52 AM MST
Once again, the GOP just can't keep their hands out of student life and issues on the CSU campus, and college campuses in Colorado as a whole.
The funding, backing and training for this thing is coming from nonprofit front groups for the GOP and evangelical right. (Continued…)
Nancy
posted 10/09/07 @ 9:21 AM MST
Though I live in Arizona, I have been following the story of your campus newspaper and the use of a profanity related to our President, George Bush, with a great deal of interest. (Continued…)
Craig Hawley
posted 10/09/07 @ 9:49 AM MST
Even the Liberal Media doesn't try to hide that it is Liberal any more. Man Alum1 ( anonymous Nick again real courageous ) is 180 degrees wrong on every issue. (Continued…)
Craig Hawley
posted 10/09/07 @ 10:05 AM MST
Nancy loved your comments. You were right one target.
Mr. Mcswane , I would like to give you some adult advice and perspective that may serve you well in future articles. (Continued…)
justakid
posted 10/09/07 @ 10:32 AM MST
Just what we need, a CSU Fox News. For those of you who think the media is liberal: get real. The media treats Republicans like they're the home team. (Continued…)
Different Ram Alum 01
posted 10/09/07 @ 11:26 AM MST
I was at CSU for the same round of bullshit that Alum 01 above is talking about. No doubt we knew each other then.
The last time this happened the GOP was backing student government candidates by sending political consultants, money and heavy-handed lawyers. (Continued…)
Craig Hawley
posted 10/09/07 @ 3:53 PM MST
The Left starts a fight knowingly ( McSwane knew what he was doing and the left keeps saying how brave they are for saying F Bush in the first place ) and then whines when the right fights back because the right is using heavy weights. (Continued…)
ALUM'01
posted 10/09/07 @ 4:31 PM MST
OK Mr. Hawley, I'll play your game. My name is: Heath Hixson. I graduated from CSU in 2001. I'll entertain the expected vitriol that will probably be thrown at me. (Continued…)
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